137 km from the equator, Singapore is ideal for efficient rocket launches and aims to become a space hub; through national space agency OSTIn it is investing over €40 million in R&D, satellites and commercialization, exploring future offshore spaceports

The CleanHood initiative has been launched: it promotes shared responsibility for neighborhood cleanliness engaging schools, community groups, and businesses to foster collective ownership and encourage active participation in maintaining public spaces

A new cancer treatment using ultrasound and microbubbles to destroy tumors will be trialled at NCCS and the National University Cancer Institute; The non-invasive method is expected to precisely target tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue

Over 350 new gardening plots across have been opened by NParks, Singapore's government agency responsible for greenery, biodiversity conservation and park management to encourage urban farming and community engagement, supporting sustainability efforts

Government proposed to empower victims of online harm to take legal action against tech platforms; the initiative aligns with the set up of an agency to address online safety and responds to public demand for stronger measures against online harassment